Author: Registration Assistant

Coffee is available for youth ministers at the Coffee House, located in Room 203 on the Upper/Main Level.

Youth ministers are invited to come together for a time of restoration and ministry at the Youth Minister Gathering on Saturday from 1:30-2:15 pm at the Coffee House in Room 203.

Life Teen is committed to creating an unforgettable and life-changing experience for the youth we serve at Steubenville Conferences, and effective relational ministry is key to creating this experience.

All participants are expected to maintain a Christ-centered atmosphere and treat others with respect and kindness.

Safe Environment Guidelines
All adults attending a Steubenville Conference hosted by Life Teen are responsible for setting and maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries in all ministry relationships, following the Safe Environment Guidelines laid out here. In addition to those safe environment standards, all groups should adhere to the policies defined by their home diocese. Any suspected inappropriate behavior should be reported to a member of the event staff.

Chaperone Supervision
Adult chaperones must be with youth at all times during the conference. Youth should not wander around the facility without a chaperone present. It is the chaperone’s responsibility to keep the youth safe and supervised at all times throughout the weekend.

Please be sure to always maintain groups of three of more. An adult and a teen should never be alone without another person present. If, for pastoral purposes, an adult needs to have a private conversation with a minor, this must be done in the line of sight of others.

Teens are expected to remain present for every session. If it becomes necessary to leave, teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and at least one other individual.

Smoking/Alcohol/Weapons
Participants will not possess or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. Group leaders and chaperones will not smoke or use tobacco products, including vaping, or use profanity in the presence of teens. Weapons are not permitted at the event.

The sacrament of reconciliation is offered in the Turquoise Ballroom at select times throughout the weekend.

Reconciliation will be offered at the following times:

Friday
9:30-11:00pm

Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm

Sunday
8:00-8:30am

The Marketplace is located in the Crystal Ballroom. You’ll find t-shirts, books, and other religious items for sale here. The sale and distribution of any items without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

The Marketplace hours are as follows:

Friday
4:30-6:00pm
9:30-11:00pm

Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm

Sunday
8:00-8:30am

We maintain a Lost and Found at the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby. All items need to be picked up by Sunday, no later than 12:30 p.m.  Any items left after 12:30 p.m. can be obtained by contacting Lisa Stevens at lstevens@lifeteen.com.  All items will be discarded two weeks after the conference.

Hospitality is important to us!  If you have any questions or needs that arise, please stop by the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby and let us know how we can help you.

First Aid
First Aid is located in the Onyx Room (across from the Grand Lobby).  Youth requiring first aid care must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the first-aid staff. Please drink plenty of water throughout the entire weekend!

Emergencies
In case of an emergency, please contact:

Lisa Stevens at 860-916-5421 Conference Coordinator

Donna Rivera at 847-542-9834 Head Nurse

If necessary, dial 911. For less urgent matters, please visit the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby.

Conference wristbands identify you as a participant of the Steubenville West Conference.  Wristbands are to be worn at all times while at the conference. The wristbands are given to the group leader upon check in and are to be distributed to all chaperones and teens.

If a wristband breaks, please bring the wristband with you to the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby. The broken wristband will be exchanged for a new one.

Car/Van Parking
All vehicles carrying 15 or fewer passengers should use the S. Granada Ave. entrance and take a right before the main entrance circle to enter Lot B.

Please use ONLY the 1st-3rd parking lanes to park personal vehicles.  The spaces beyond the 3rd parking lane are reserved for bus staging and parking.

Bus Staging
Buses must use the W. Cushing St. entrance to El Paso Ave.  Buses should then make an immediate left into Lot B.

Bus Parking
A limited number of bus parking spaces are available in the 7th parking lane of Lot B for those needing to park the bus on site for the day.

Pedestrian Safety
When crossing the street between Lot B and the main entrance, please be sure your teens pay attention to traffic.

Click here for the Parking Map.

Check in will take place from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday in the Grand Lobby at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ. Only the group leader plus one additional chaperone (if necessary) and priest (if applicable) should go to check in and pick up all registration materials. Please be sure to have all digital paperwork submitted prior to arrival and bring your signed Safe Environment Form with you to check in. If possible, it is advised that you send the rest of your chaperones and teens to the hotel to check in.  If this is not possible, the group should wait on the bus/personal vehicle(s) with remaining chaperones until you have completed conference check in.

The Group Leader Information Packet will be provided on Friday at check in.

Please see the Buses/Parking section for information on loading, unloading, and parking.